Dr.GreekStallion
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Dr.GreekStallion
@greekstallion.bsky.social
MSPH, CIH and Doctorate of Occupational Safety and Health; trying to fight disinf one peer-reviewed article at a time! Also, the occasional cat pic
Study finds users are dating, marrying & having virtual children with AI chatbots

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Love, marriage, pregnancy: Commitment processes in romantic relationships with AI chatbots
An inductive thematic analysis examined written responses from 29 individuals using the romantic relationship function of the social chatbot Replika. …
www.sciencedirect.com
November 18, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Most have experienced anxiety the day after heavily drinking. If you’re hangover right now like I am, or have been in the past, you have wondered why. This paper does a magnificent dive on what those feelings are.

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Shyness, alcohol use disorders and ‘hangxiety’: A naturalistic study of social drinkers
Social anxiety disorder (SAD) has been related to alcohol use disorder (AUD). Shyness can be considered a subclinical analogue of SAD, yet there is li…
www.sciencedirect.com
October 27, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Reposted by Dr.GreekStallion
Autism is not a disease. It’s a complex developmental condition better known as autism spectrum disorder that affects different people in different ways. https://to.pbs.org/3Iu6SVI
Here's what we know about the causes of autism
Autism rates are rising, but that's largely about an expanded definition, more awareness and more screening.
to.pbs.org
September 22, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Owning a smartphone before 13 is associated with poorer mind health in early adults, based on a global study of over 100K young adults, & are more likely to report suicidal ideas, aggression, detachment from reality, poorer emotional regulation, & low self worth.

www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Protecting the Developing Mind in a Digital Age: A Global Policy Imperative
The global rise in smartphone and social media use has dramatically reshaped childhood and adolescence, with algorithmically engineered digital environments increasingly influencing young people’s ...
www.tandfonline.com
July 21, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Interesting Sunday read, explanation in comments!

“Association of Endothelial Dysfunction With Chronic Marijuana Smoking and THC-Edible Use”

jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Endothelial Dysfunction and Chronic Cannabis Use
This cross-sectional study aims to determine whether cannabis use is associated with vascular endothelial function.
jamanetwork.com
June 29, 2025 at 12:30 PM
“Alcohol intake and pancreatic cancer risk: An analysis from 30 prospective studies across Asia, Australia, Europe, and North America.”

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Alcohol intake and pancreatic cancer risk: An analysis from 30 prospective studies across Asia, Australia, Europe, and North America
Sabine Naudin and colleagues leverage individual-level data from 30 prospective cohorts from four continents to examine the association between alcohol intake and pancreatic cancer risk.
journals.plos.org
June 21, 2025 at 10:26 AM
“House panel concludes that COVID19 pandemic came from a lab leak. Two-year probe led by Republicans faults agencies for pandemic response, as Democrats on panel challenge final report’s findings on SARS-CoV-2’s origin”

Analysis on comments on why this was incorrect

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House panel concludes that COVID-19 pandemic came from a lab leak
Two-year probe led by Republicans faults agencies for pandemic response, as Democrats on panel challenge final report’s findings on SARS-CoV-2’s origin
www.science.org
January 27, 2025 at 3:09 PM
“Niceness is a distinct psychological trait and linked to heightened happiness. It’s defined as treating others in a warm and friendly manner.

For any behavior to be considered niceness, it must not be motivated by expectation of gaining something in return”

www.psypost.org/niceness-is-...
Niceness is a distinct psychological trait and linked to heightened happiness
Researchers recently validated a Turkish Niceness Scale, showing niceness as a distinct trait linked to lower depression and higher happiness.
www.psypost.org
January 27, 2025 at 11:31 AM
I can’t believe I have to say this again either. MASKS WORKED!

www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
An evidence review of face masks against COVID-19 | PNAS
The science around the use of masks by the public to impede COVID-19 transmission is advancing rapidly. In this narrative review, we develop an ana...
www.pnas.org
January 11, 2025 at 10:52 AM
I cannot believe I have to say this again. THE COVID-19 VIRUS DID NOT COME FROM A LAB LEAK NOR WAS A BIOWEAPON. It was probably originated in some form of wet market. Educate yourselves.

pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
COVID-19 Pandemic Origins: Bioweapons and the History of Laboratory Leaks
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
January 11, 2025 at 6:52 AM
Higher Cardio Respiratory Fitness in older adults is associated with better cognitive performance across multiple domains susceptible to age related cognitive decline. Sex, education & use of beta blockers moderated observed associations within select cognitive domains.

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Cardiorespiratory fitness is associated with cognitive function in late adulthood: baseline findings from the IGNITE study
Objectives To evaluate the association between cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) and cognition in a large sample of older adults, and to examine clinical and demographic factors that might moderate thes...
bjsm.bmj.com
January 7, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Reposted by Dr.GreekStallion
Hey all, I typically never do this considering I get grief, but I have a good friend of mine that will potentially be paralyzed without medical care.

He is raising money for his surgery and if you can afford a couple bucks please consider helping out.

Thank you and god bless!

gofund.me/6086b9fa
Donate to Support Ralph Abney's Crucial Surgery Journey, organized by Amber Harris
Hey everyone! So, this GREAT MAN I know, Mr. Ralph Abney, has to have surge… Amber Harris needs your support for Support Ralph Abney's Crucial Surgery Journey
gofund.me
December 28, 2024 at 6:37 PM
Reposted by Dr.GreekStallion
PSA for cat owners in the US: cats have been contracting H5N1 (bird flu). They are very susceptible to it and the fatality rate for cats is 67%. To avoid it:

-keep your cats indoors. They can catch it from infected birds and mice.

-do not feed them raw dairy

-do not feed them raw meat
Cats in the U.S. Are Contracting Bird Flu: What Pet Parents Need to Know
Cases in domesticated cats have risen dramatically over the past year.
pethelpful.com
December 26, 2024 at 3:20 PM
“House cat in Washington County died after contracting bird flu from raw frozen pet food.”

“The state issued an alert Christmas Eve about Morasch Meats of Portland’s voluntary recall of Northwest Naturals’ two-pound feline turkey recipe”

www.oregonlive.com/health/2024/...
House cat in Washington County died after contracting bird flu from raw frozen pet food
The state issued an alert Christmas Eve about Morasch Meats of Portland’s voluntary recall of Northwest Naturals’ two-pound feline turkey recipe.
www.oregonlive.com
December 27, 2024 at 7:39 AM
Mickey wishes everyone here a Merry Christmas!
December 25, 2024 at 3:01 PM
Happy Holidays to all! Via humor, let’s hope we can survive the next 4 years of lunacy.
December 25, 2024 at 8:18 AM
Reposted by Dr.GreekStallion
Happy 84th birthday to Anthony Fauci
December 25, 2024 at 3:49 AM
Showing us once again that nothing was learned from Covid only a few short years ago. Over 1M deaths just in the US.

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Donald Trump’s transition team seeks to pull US out of WHO ‘on day one’
Swift exit would remove global health body’s main source of funds and damage its ability to tackle emergencies
www.ft.com
December 24, 2024 at 3:08 PM
“While risk of H5N1 pandemic in humans is low, ‘it’s really important to think about vulnerable populations’, Melbourne researcher says”

One of the reasons pandemics wreak quickly havoc is that they typically hit harder any pre-existing vulnerable groups

www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Most pregnant women and unborn babies who contract bird flu will die, study finds
Exclusive: While risk of H5N1 pandemic in humans is low, ‘it’s really important to think about vulnerable populations’, Melbourne researcher says
www.theguardian.com
December 23, 2024 at 1:19 PM
“ …the virus has been detected in at least 865 herds of cows across at least 16 states, as well as in raw (unpasteurized) milk sold in California and in domestic cats who drank raw milk.”

But yeah let’s go ahead and start driving raw milk again.

www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
Key warning signs about bird flu are all going in the wrong direction
This year has been marked by concerning developments in the virus’ spread, including widespread detections in wastewater and mutations observed in the virus.
www.nbcnews.com
December 23, 2024 at 8:14 AM
Reposted by Dr.GreekStallion
They’re LYING saying the $170,000 they were going to use for vaccine promotion is now gonna be used for Narcan distribution.

BITCH. LOUISIANA HATES ADDICTS. That money is about to be embezzled somewhere. Fuck everybody in Benson Tower. That is fucking BULLSHIT if I ever heard it.
December 20, 2024 at 10:01 PM
“A 2020 paper that sparked widespread enthusiasm for hydroxychloroquine as a COVID-19 treatment was retracted today, following years of campaigning by scientists who alleged the research contained major scientific flaws and may have breached ethics regulations.”

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Infamous paper that popularized unproven COVID-19 treatment finally retracted
Study on hydroxychloroquine by Didier Raoult and colleagues gets pulled on ethical and scientific grounds
www.science.org
December 19, 2024 at 9:22 AM
Reposted by Dr.GreekStallion
Clusters of drones have been reported flying over at least six states. The Biden administration is pushing Congress to pass legislation that would expand counter-drone authorities.
As drone sightings spread across East Coast, federal officials still don't know much
Clusters of drones have been reported flying over at least six states. The Biden administration is pushing Congress to pass legislation that would expand counter-drone authorities.
www.npr.org
December 16, 2024 at 5:03 PM